Cagliari have taken 13 points from seven matches and have suffered only two defeats all season, while Bologna have won just once in seven rounds and sit 15th on five points. The visitors are missing key offensive personnel with Riccardo Orsolini and Roberto Piccoli sidelined through thigh and hamstring injuries. Bologna have also failed to record a single clean sheet this campaign, conceding ten goals overall. Cagliari have conceded only twice in three home matches, making a home win or draw the most probable outcome.
- Round
- Regular Season - 8
- Venue
- Unipol Domus, Cagliari
- Referee
- Kevin Bonacina
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · -1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -2 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Cagliari or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Cagliari welcome Bologna to the Unipol Domus looking to rebound from a heavy 4-0 defeat away at Monza. Despite that setback, the Sardinian club have enjoyed a solid opening phase to the Serie A campaign, collecting 13 points from seven matches to sit seventh in the standings. Their home form has been steady, conceding just two goals in three matches on home turf, including a recent 1-1 draw against Juventus.
Bologna have experienced a tougher start to their season, sitting 15th with five points from seven games and managing only one victory so far. The Rossoblu fell 3-1 at home to Inter in their last outing and have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet across their first seven league fixtures. Their away record shows one win and two losses, with an average of only 0.7 goals scored per game on the road.
With key attacking players sidelined for the visitors, Cagliari appear well positioned to take points from this contest. The sides played out a 0-0 draw in their most recent clash in May 2026, and another tightly contested, low-scoring encounter is probable given both sides average 0.9 goals scored per match this term.
Key factors
- Cagliari sit seventh in Serie A with 13 points from seven matches, compared to Bologna in 15th with five points.
- Bologna have kept zero clean sheets in seven league fixtures, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per match.
- Bologna are missing attacking contributors with both Riccardo Orsolini and Roberto Piccoli unavailable due to muscle injuries.
- Both teams average only 0.9 goals scored per game across the campaign, with their previous head-to-head meeting ending 0-0 in May 2026.
Team news
Cagliari
- Riyad IdrissiJumpers Knee
Bologna
- E. HolmThigh Injury
- R. OrsoliniThigh Injury
- R. PiccoliHamstring Injury
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 1.4 goals per game (Cagliari at home plus Bologna away).
Key players this season
Cagliari
- D. Maldini4G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ComoEuropa League league stage | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 6 | FrosinonePlay-offs | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 7 | Torino | 8 | +2 | 13 |
| 8 | Cagliari | 7 | -1 | 13 |
| 9 | Juventus | 7 | +1 | 11 |
| 10 | Napoli | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 11 | Atalanta | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | Lecce | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 | Sassuolo | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 14 | Monza | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Bologna | 7 | -4 | 5 |
| 16 | Udinese | 7 | -7 | 4 |
| 17 | Genoa | 7 | -8 | 4 |
| 18 | FiorentinaRelegation | 7 | -9 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 3
- Cagliari
- 1
- Draws
- 6
- Bologna
Bologna have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
- 2026-05-03Bologna0-0Cagliari
- 2025-10-19Cagliari0-2Bologna
- 2025-03-02Bologna2-1Cagliari
- 2024-10-29Cagliari0-2Bologna
- 2024-01-14Cagliari2-1Bologna
Our record in Serie A
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1 published market
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Published October 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

